There is no argument about it – that nothing beats an adventure by air. And what better way to experience such an adventure by air other than through the Sydney scenic flights?

As the name suggests, these Sydney scenic flights give you the opportunity to kill two birds with the same stone – namely to enjoy an adventure by air and also get the opportunity to visit some of the world’s most scenic spots. There is a wide variety of these Sydney scenic flights for you to choose from – really depending on how adventurous you happen to be.

If you – like me – are the more cautious type, you really can’t go wrong with the three-quarter an hour flights by Tiger Moth, which departs from Camden airport. This flight is conducted on a typical bi-plane and certainly does not assume you are a dare-devil. If you know how to flight though, you can also get to fly (hands on) on this flight and this way actually kill three birds with this same stone – namely – get an opportunity for air adventure, get to see some very interesting scenery and also get the opportunity to add some crucial hours to your pilot log- if anything beats that. Another Sydney scenic flight for the ultra cautious is the one called Australia by air, pretty much like the Flights by Tiger Moth, only that Australia by Air is much more extensive – considering that it is a full day flight, compared to the Tiger Moth’s 45 minutes. Of course, the fact that Australia by air is flown at less than 1,000 feet most of its course makes it considerably adventurous while also giving you the opportunity to really savor the remarkably beautiful scenery it overlies.

If you are moderately adventurous, you can try the Seaplanes – and in this regard you have a choice of either the Harbor seaplanes or the Sydney by Seaplane flight – which is even more extensive in its coverage. If you never have had the experience of landing safely on water you have the chance of experiencing it, thanks to Sydney scenic flights by seaplanes. Here, again you have the opportunity to kill two birds with the same stone- namely to fly over amazing scenery – and also get the opportunity to fly by seaplane, the exact stuff that memories are made of. You can get these experiences – with the added factor of remarkable luxury – via the Southern Cross Seaplanes.

If you are even more adventurous or you naturally love choppers, you can try the Sydney scenic flights by the Sydney helicopters. The beauty of a Sydney scenic flight by the Sydney helicopters is that like all other helicopter trips, it flies at a height which allows you to really savor the beautiful scenery you came to tour. And while it is a relatively short flight at just a half an hour or so, this flight promises to give you the opportunity to see most of what Sydney has to offer from bird’s view perspective, and it, like most Sydney Scenic Flights, certainly does not disappoint.

If you are visiting Sydney with your young ones, there will be plenty for them to enjoy and do, all mainly depending on your kid’s interests. For the lovers of water, Sydney has some great places they can go swimming – or water surfing for the more adventurous type.

And if your kids love wildlife there is plenty of native wildlife to watch in Sydney too and perhaps a good place to start a wildlife themed tour of Sydney is at the Taroga park zoo – where you kids will get the opportunity to come up close with some of those famed unique creatures of Australia. Located on Bradley’s head road, Taroga Zoo Park is open everyday between nine in the morning and five in the evening. It charges a small fee for its maintenance – but the fun you stand to get from a visit to the Taroga Zoo Park more than makes up for little fee charged for entry. Fatherdale Wildlife Park is yet another great haunt for kids who love wildlife.

Then there are the amusement parks, and if these are what bring joy to your kids, then Sydney is just the place to be. This is because the city is home to a number of remarkable fun parks that your kids will surely enjoy. If this is your kid’s joy, you can try the city’s Luna Park – at Milsons Point – which interestingly, opens between ten in the morning and 10 at night during the weekends and school holidays – and which offers something to indulge almost every kid’s interests. Centennial Park at Oxford Street Paddington is yet another amusement park in Sydney – and unlike Luna Park, Centennial Park is open daily, though the hours tend to change from season to season. Your kiddies can also go horse riding here at Centennial Park at Oxford Street in addition to the occasional nature walk – to mention but a few of the wide choice of activities available from here.

Yet if your kids are museum lovers Sydney offers a number of museums – including hands on Museums, for you to choose from – again depending on their interests. For lovers of history, for instance, there is the Hyde Park Barracks Museum at Queen’s Square, Macquarie Street which opens daily between about nine in the morning and five in the evening. Another good museum in Sydney is the Powerhouse Museum at 500 Harris Street – and this opens between about ten in the morning and five in the evening. But unlike the Hyde Park Barracks Museum, the Powerhouse Museum at 500 Harris Street is more about the present than about the past – what with its extensive gadgetry of touch screen computers, audio phones and the likes.

Yet the Sydney beaches make yet another popular haunt for kids in the city. Take for instance Bondi Beach, which is a popular place for kids to go surfing and the whole range of beach activities which are so much fun for kids – or the Manly beach, which is a bit far from Sydney’s central business district, but which is conveniently accessible by ferry.

The east and south beaches in Sydney are very close to the city. It begins with the Bondi beach which is at the end of the northern tip of Sydney and ends downwards to Cronulla beach. Some of the other well-known beaches are Brontebeach, Wanda, clovelly and Maroubra.

Bondi Beach

It is well known for its waves, way of life and of course swimming. It is popularly recognized as the Australian icon. It is located within each reach from City Centre. It is known for its stylish pubs, eateries, attractive night spots etc.You could shop to your heart’s content, go golfing near the seashore and also enjoy the beach’s open air restaurants which have culinary delights to offer.

How does one reach Bondi beach?

There are buses from every corner of the city. While going in the bus, you could catch glimpses of Eastern suburbs.

Bronte Beach

It is located southwards Tamarama beach. Enthusiastic swimmers and people who love surfing would love this place. It is a very good place to relax and enjoy the cool breeze of the beach. You could reach this beach by taking bus 378.

Clovelly Beach

It is a swimmers and divers delight. Children also love to play in the shallow pond. It also has facilities like change rooms, good restaurants to dine. Take bus no. 339 to get here.

Coogee Beach

It is best for swimmers. You could enjoy the soothing and exotic pubs which also have very good eating places. Barbeques of the best quality along the beach side is a very good relaxant. Enjoying both the cool breeze and the culinary delights is a dream come true. There are attractive children parks.

Maroubra Beach

Surfing and swimming are the best past times here. There are rooms for changing and also facilities for a shower at these places. There are many buses which take you to this beach.

Tamarama Beach

Ideal for surf lovers and swimmers. Provides change facilities etc. you could also get to this beach by bus 378.

Cronulla Beach Peninsula

It is well endowed with 4 famous beaches. It is a 5 km long stretch of beach joining one another. It has some very fine dining places, picnic spots and the beach also offers changing rooms for swimmers and surfers. It also has lively night pubs and very good state of art cinema theaters. It is a must visit for anyone visiting Sydney. How to reach Cronulla Beach ?You could commute to this beach by boarding a train. Board the train at Sydney central station or midway at any station where the train halts.

Wanda

It is located at the Cronulla Peninsula. Surfers love to surf at this place. Like the other beaches, it also provides facilities for change and shower etc. you could enjoy a short walk along the seaside.

Elouera

It is located at the Cronulla Peninsula. Surfing is the favorite activity here; it has lot of facilities to offer, one of which is the change facility. There are train services to Cronulla, it is ideal for walking along the beachside.

Shelly Beach

It has a cute park, with small tables for children to eat their stuff. They also have a large playground and a beautiful rock pool.